Premium Burley Stems Industrial Pack from Japan
High-quality unpulverized Burley tobacco stems in industrial packaging for use in dissolvable tobacco or snus production. Classed in 2401.30.23.20 as uncut Burley stems for non-cigarette products, per chapter's unmanufactured refuse provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Affix 'not for cigarette use' labels and secure buyer contracts proving end-use
• Avoid retail-style packaging (e.g
• small consumer packs) to prevent 'prepared for marketing' reclassification
• Test for glycerol/molasses; presence could imply water pipe tobacco under 2403.11.00